Production Supervisor

Precision Castparts Corp.; Carson City, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee daily production, ensure quality and process adherence, and drive productivity and cost control while fostering a respectful, high-performing team environment. The role emphasizes frontline leadership, setting direction, coaching staff, and applying lean and TOC concepts to meet targets and budgets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level coursework or technical training in manufacturing, business, accounting, mathematics, or statistics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
• Demonstrated experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing processes and process control.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and continuous improvement concepts.
• Basic financial and budgeting acumen, including earned hours, labor efficiency, and cost awareness.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, drive results through others, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Proficiency with computer systems including spreadsheets, production tracking, inventory, and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure compliance with company safety policies and legal requirements.
• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities in accordance with schedules, customer requirements, and capacity.
• Monitor throughput, earned hours, and productivity targets to meet or exceed budgeted performance.
• Maintain process control and operational discipline within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees to improve performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Address employee issues through effective problem resolution and consistent application of company policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, and corrective actions in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Interview, select, and recommend candidates for hire; maintain adequate staffing to support production needs.
• Develop and involve employees in initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and morale.
• Apply lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and other continuous improvement principles within the department.
• Participate in annual budget planning for assigned areas and manage operations to meet monthly financial targets.
• Utilize financial, production, and inventory data to support decision-making and operational improvements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support quality and business objectives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Theory of Constraints (TOC)

Leadership / People management

Budgeting & cost awareness

Analytical / planning

Proficiency with spreadsheets

Multitasking in dynamic environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business

College-level coursework or technical training in manufacturing, business, accounting, mathematics, or statistics

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Production tracking tools

Inventory planning tools

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations within their assigned department(s) or shift(s). Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role oversees day-to-day production activities, ensures adherence to quality and process standards, and drives productivity, cost control, and employee engagement. The Production Supervisor leads through frontline supervision and/or department leads and is accountable for achieving operational targets while fostering a safe, respectful, and high-performing work environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all company safety policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain a safe, injury-free work environment through training, coaching, and enforcement of safe work practices.
• Ensure employees are properly trained in safety procedures and maintain consistent housekeeping standards.

Production & Process Execution

• Plan, organize, and supervise daily production activities in accordance with schedules, customer requirements, and capacity.
• Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and quality control requirements.
• Monitor throughput, earned hours, and productivity targets to meet or exceed budgeted performance.
• Maintain process control and operational discipline within assigned areas of responsibility.

People Leadership & Employee Relations

• Lead, coach, and develop employees to improve performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Address employee issues through effective problem resolution and consistent application of company policies.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend pay adjustments, promotions, transfers, and corrective actions in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
• Interview, select, and recommend candidates for hire; maintain adequate staffing to support production needs.
• Develop and involve employees in initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and morale.
• Apply lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and other continuous improvement principles within the department.
• Participate in annual budget planning for assigned areas and manage operations to meet monthly financial targets.
• Utilize financial, production, and inventory data to support decision-making and operational improvements.

General

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support quality and business objectives.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college-level coursework or technical training in manufacturing, business, accounting, mathematics, or statistics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business.
• Demonstrated experience supervising employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing processes and process control.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing, Theory of Constraints (TOC), and continuous improvement concepts.
• Basic financial and budgeting acumen, including earned hours, labor efficiency, and cost awareness.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, drive results through others, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Proficiency with computer systems including spreadsheets, production tracking, inventory, and planning tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to move throughout production, warehouse, and office environments.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on the production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving equipment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.